Green the City

Documentary Film

Green the city

As pastor of the New Northside Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis, the Reverend Rodrick Burton champions many causes -- including renewable energy. Meanwhile, St. Louis Sustainability Director Catherine Werner pushes for energy efficiency and solar workforce programs that support underserved communities. Explore how these efforts come together to help a coal-powered city emerge as an environmental leader.

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This film was adapted for festival screenings following its use in the AAAS How We Respond campaign. It was produced in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and we are so grateful to continue to collaborate on films with them.

The film was selected for screening at the 2022 Climate Action Film Festival and the 2023 Wild & Scenic Festival